being transferred to the lorry3112 viewsHornsby oil engine November 2010
once the engine is running visitors are invited up on the platform 3111 viewsto inspect the engine under the guidance of our volunteers
Series of photographs starting the 4L2 for the first time (5)3110 viewsafter its restoration work - just prior to the EHHS presentation May 2005
Mirrlees models3110 viewsa range of models shows engine development through the years
view from the back3109 views
Geoff Challinor invites the Mayor of Cheshire East to say a few words3107 viewshe described the museum as the jewel in the crown at the North West end of the County
Geoff working on the large engine3100 viewsThis is an example of the largest size built of the Crossley Brothers Atmospheric-Free Piston engine; it is rated at 3 horsepower
Close up of the gear wheels on the First Style Crossley Atmospheric3099 viewsDetails of the gears and mechanisms show in this shot
Pete gets caught photographing the photographer3098 viewsduring the presentation of the EHHS plaque May 2005
Close up of the fuel pump before it is removed for cleaning3084 viewsRuston VXA
Geoff with Mirlees No 13082 viewslast minute adjustments before the Exhibition begins.
This is the first engine every built in the UK (and only the 3rd ever built in the world). It was completed in November 1897 by Mirrlees, Watson, Yaryan & Company Limited in Glasgow.
Crossley plate on the 3bhp3073 viewsLarge engine displaying the Crossley plate - which was used in our 2006 brochure for the museum